Suzuki GRAND VITARA JB416, Service Manual

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Front Suspension: 2B-5
Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
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Removal
NOTE
When servicing component parts of strut
assembly, remove strut rod cap and then
loosen strut nut a little before removing strut
assembly. This will make service work easier.
Note that the nut must not be removed at this
point.
1) Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
2) Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1)
from strut bracket.
When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon
wrench.
3) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove
brake hose (2) from bracket.
4) Disconnect front height sensor (if equipped) from
suspension control arm for left side referring to
“Height Sensor Removal and Installation (If
Equipped): in Section 9B in related manual”.
5) Remove front wheel speed sensor harness clamp
bolt (3) (if equipped) and then detach front speed
sensor harness (5) from strut bracket as shown in
figure.
6) Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).
7) Remove strut support nuts (1).
NOTE
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.
8) Remove strut assembly.
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5
4
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4
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